The following information is provided by the Mt. Laurel Police Department.
Mt. Laurel Police responded to a residence on Sheffield Court on Aug. 3 at 3:40 a.m. for the report of a robbery. The 30-year-old male resident reported that he and a friend had just arrived home when two masked men, one reportedly armed with a handgun, entered the residence. The victims reported the suspects tied their hands and demanded money and access to a safe. The victims did not know the combination to the safe and were not able to open it. One of the victims was struck in the face by a suspect resulting in minor injuries. The suspects fled the scene in the resident’s vehicle. The vehicle has not been recovered. It is a white 2014 Subaru Forrester with an aftermarket roof rack and the front grill is painted black. The incident is currently under investigation. Anyone with information concerning this crime is asked to contact the Mt. Laurel Police Detective Bureau at (856) 234–1414 ext. 1526. Or our confidential tip line at (856) 234–1414 ext. 1599.
A guest of the Hotel ML on Route 73 reported a theft. The guest reported that she left her purse unattended in a hallway on July 29 at 6:50 p.m. When she returned ten minutes later the purse was gone. It was later found on another floor of the hotel. Jewelry, valued at $1,000, and $20 cash was missing from the purse. Two suspects were identified by video surveillance. The first suspect is a male in his late teens, medium build, wearing a yellow and black striped shirt. The second suspect is a male in his late teens, wearing a black Rutgers hoodie, black and red hat, and red shorts.
An employee of the Lukoil on Route 38 reported a burglary and theft to the business. The incident occurred on July 30, between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. Entry was gained by smashing the front glass door. A cash register valued at an unspecified amount and $25 in coins was taken.
Mt. Laurel Police arrested a 29-year-old female of the unit block of Lennox Court, Sicklerville, on July 31 for credit card theft. An in investigation determined that she stole a co-worker’s credit card at a business on the 1200 block of Howard Boulevard. She then used the card and made fraudulent credit card purchases in Evesham and Camden City. The offenses occurred between 8 a.m. July 24 and 7 p.m. July 25. She was served with criminal complaints and released pending a court hearing.
A resident of the 300 block of Larch Road reported a criminal mischief to a vehicle. The incident occurred between 12:01 a.m. and 6:29 p.m., July 31. A wheel rim was damaged. Damage is estimated at $350.
A resident of the 800 block of Scottswood Court reported a criminal mischief to a vehicle. The incident occurred between 8:30 p.m., July 22, and 9 a.m., July 23. A vehicle was scratched. Damage is estimated at $100.
A resident of a hotel on the 600 block of Fellowship Road reported a fraud on July 31. The victim befriended a subject on a dating website who represented himself as a member of the U.S. military serving overseas. He told the victim he was in need of $5000 to return to his residence in Nigeria from Afghanistan. The victim sent $5,000 via Western Union to locations in Nigeria and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The victim then received a return payment check from the unidentified suspect, which was determined to be fraudulent.
A resident of Innova Health and Rehabilitation on Church Road reported a theft. A laptop computer, jewelry, and other items, valued at an unspecified amount, were taken from the victim’s room. The incident occurred at approximately 12:00 noon on July 17. There was no sign of forced entry to room.
Mt. Laurel Police arrested a 65-year-old female of the 100 block of Greensward Lane, Cherry Hill, on Aug. 2, for driving while intoxicated. She was stopped on Route 38 near Hartford Road at 12:57 a.m. and charged with driving while intoxicated. She was released pending a municipal court hearing.
Mt. Laurel Police arrested a 23-year-old male of the 1100 block of Essex Avenue, Voorhees, on Aug. 2 for driving while intoxicated. He was stopped on Route 73 near Fellowship Road at 1:25 a.m. and charged with driving while intoxicated. He was released pending a municipal court hearing.
A resident of the 100 block of Ramblewood Parkway reported a burglary and theft to a residence. The incident occurred between 12 noon Aug. 1 and 12 midnight Aug. 2. Entry was gained by forcing the rear window. More than $2,400 in cash was taken.
Mt. Laurel Police arrested 28-year-old male and a 31-year-old female, both of the 100 block of Gooseneck Court, Elkton, Md. and a 32-year-old female of the 400 block of Locust Point Road, Elton, Md. for drug offenses. They were stopped on Fellowship Road near Church Road for motor vehicle violations on Aug. 2 at 10:04 p.m. The man was charged with possession of marijuana under 50 grams. The women were charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. They were served with criminal complaints and released pending a municipal court hearing.
Mt. Laurel Police arrested a 31-year-old female of the 2600 block of Finlaw Avenue, Pennsauken, and a 32-year-old male, of the 400 block of North Broadway, Gloucester City for drug offenses. They were stopped on Route 73 near Lincoln Drive for a motor vehicle violation on Aug. 3 at 11:03 a.m. Both were charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. The man was also charged with possession of heroin. Both were served with criminal complaints and released pending a municipal court hearing.
